Step into this moody, eclectic Soho bar, where leather booths meet a copper bar, serving up inventive cocktails and delightful modern European bites.
"Just like your favourite friend with benefits, eating out in Soho is all about keeping it casual. If you’re looking for fancy fine dining, go to Mayfair. Having said that, Social Eating House is excellent for fine dining-style food in relaxed surroundings. What arrives on the plate might look more like visual art than something to eat, but once you pop it in your mouth, you’ll be happy." - David Paw
"Social Eating House is a low-lit room that’s equal parts impressive and relaxed, with just a hint of that Soho buzz. No matter what you order from their modern European menu, you’re guaranteed to receive something that looks more like a Rothko than dinner. But trust us, just pop it in your mouth and you’ll be happy. If you’re looking to go all out, book a coveted seat at the chef’s counter to watch your hazelnut scallops and lamb with ricotta cream prepped directly in front of you. Any meal here should absolutely be rounded off with an expert cocktail at their upstairs bar, The Blind Pig." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"The coolest joint in Jason Atherton’s stable comes with distressed walls, moody lighting and a laid-back vibe – it also boasts The Blind Pig, a terrific speakeasy-style bar upstairs. A range of menus include an à la carte, a great value 'prix fixe' and the "Chef's Counter Experience" which is a good way to experience the full breadth of the kitchen's talents. All the menus are united by using British seasonal produce, with the restaurant's suppliers proudly listed at the end of the menu." - Michelin Inspector
"A Thermonuclear Daiquiri Some of the most intriguing cocktails in London can be found at Jason Atherton's bars in Soho: Social Eating House, Pollen Street Social, and the newly opened Newman Street Tavern. That's thanks to Gareth Evans, officially crowned the best bartender in the UK in 2013, who likes a drink that will make you smile even as it makes you a bit tipsy. Hence the thermonuclear daiquiri, one of the brightest and most potent drinks on the menu at SEH, which has also become one of the hottest places to drink in London. I also love the Nightwatchman—a drink inspired by the sport of cricket, which comes complete with its own cricket bat-stirrer—and the Cereal Killer, which comes in an old-fashioned milk bottle. You cannot help but have a good time here."
"This Soho institution is offering £10 off their three-course menu throughout September. The £25 deal will be available for lunch Tuesday through Saturday and for early-bird diners (6 to 6.30pm) Tuesday to Friday." - oliver feldman, rianne shlebak
